MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Monday said the US-brokered trilateral talks in the UAE between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators had been held in a &quot;constructive spirit&quot; but that there was still &quot;significant work ahead&quot;. &quot;It would be a mistake to expect any significant results from the initial contacts... But the very fact that these contacts have begun in a constructive spirit can be viewed positively. However, there is significant work ahead,&quot; Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. The<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/us-ukrainian-and-russian-officials-to-meet-in-uae-kremlin" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer"> two-day meeting</a> in Abu Dhabi on Friday and Saturday was the first time negotiators from Moscow and Kyiv have faced each other to talk about a plan being pushed by US President Donald Trump to end the nearly four-year war. The trilateral talks in the UAE will resume on February 1, according to a US official. &quot;I wouldn&#39;t say there was any friendliness there, it&#39;s hardly possible at this stage,&quot; Peskov said on Monday. &quot;But if you&#39;re trying to achieve something through negotiations, you need to speak constructively.&quot; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier that during the Abu Dhabi meeting, &quot;a lot was discussed, and it is important that the conversations were constructive&quot;. On the eve of day two, Russian drones and missiles cut off millions from electricity in sub-zero temperatures, prompting Kyiv to accuse Moscow of undermining the negotiations. Kyiv said on Monday that Russia launched 138 drones at Ukraine&#39;s territory overnight, with hits &quot;recorded at 11 locations&quot; according to its air force.

This handout photograph taken and released by the UAE Presidential Court on January 23, 2026 shows UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (C) speaking with the heads of delegations participating in the UAE-hosted trilateral talks between the US,

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Russia said US-brokered talks with Ukraine in the UAE yielded no breakthroughs, with more work ahead, as both sides confirmed discussions would resume Feb 1 amid continued drone and missile attacks overnight.

Russia says Ukraine talks in UAE held in 'constructive spirit'

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from Jan. 26&ndash;29, Pakistan&rsquo;s Foreign Office said on Monday, as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation across trade, security, and investment. Zardari will be accompanied by a high-level delegation and is scheduled to hold talks with the UAE leadership to review the full spectrum of bilateral ties, with a focus on economic partnership, defence and security cooperation, and people-to-people links, the statement said. Developments of mutual interest&nbsp; The discussions will also cover regional and international developments of mutual interest, the Foreign Office added.<figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/d3c2d0bc-1e3e-4221-bbe2-d6858e239c68-Screen Shot 2026-01-26 at 2.19.13 PM.png" alt="President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of COP29. (File Photo: X/@MIshaqDar50)" class="fr-fil fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic">President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Pakistan&#39;s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of COP29. (File Photo: X/@MIshaqDar50)</figcaption></figure> Just days before the President&#39;s visit, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-uae-discuss-investments-ptcl" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">talks</a> in Abu Dhabi with Emirati officials, including discussions on Etisalat&#39;s ongoing investment in Pakistan and plans to expand through its stake in Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited. &quot;The visit of the President reaffirms commitment to transforming the strong friendship between Pakistan and the UAE into a mutually rewarding partnership,&quot; the Foreign Office spokesperson said in the curtain raiser. The trip follows a recent visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Pakistan, underscoring what the statement describes as the &quot;deep brotherly ties&quot; between the two nations. &quot;The visit reaffirms commitment to transforming the strong friendship between Pakistan and the UAE into a mutually rewarding partnership,&quot; the Foreign Office spokesperson said in the statement.

President Zardari meets UAE ambassador, reaffirms strong bilateral ties (file photo: APP)

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The visit, scheduled for Jan. 26–29,  will include meetings with the UAE leadership to review bilateral ties and discuss issues of mutual regional and international interest.

Pakistan president to visit UAE for talks on trade, security and regional issues

DUBAI: The UAE&#39;s president has accepted an invitation to join US President Donald Trump&#39;s &quot;Board of Peace&quot;, the foreign ministry said Tuesday, the body meant to oversee post-war reconstruction in Gaza.&nbsp;The positive response comes amid controversy over the body, with Washington asking various leaders to sit on the Trump-chaired board on which a permanent seat costs $1.0 billion.&nbsp;Although originally meant to oversee Gaza&#39;s rebuilding, its charter does not seem to limit its role to the Strip, and appears to want to rival the United Nations.&nbsp;&quot;Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has accepted the <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/us-president-trump-invites-pakistan-pm-to-join-gaza-peace-board" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">invitation</a>&nbsp;from the United States to join the <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/trump-announces-board-of-peace-formed-for-gaza" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Board of Peace</a>,&quot; the ministry said in a statement.&nbsp;The board&#39;s charter, seen by AFP, says that member countries will serve no longer than three years, subject to renewal by the chairman.&nbsp;However, the three-year restriction does not apply if they &quot;contribute more than USD $1,000,000,000 in cash funds to the Board of Peace within the first year of the Charter&#39;s entry into force&quot;.&nbsp;Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed said &quot;the UAE&#39;s decision reflects the importance of fully implementing President Donald J Trump&#39;s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which is critical for the realization of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people&quot;.&nbsp;The oil-rich UAE is a top US ally in the region and one of the few Arab nations with official ties to Israel after signing the Abraham Accords during Trump&#39;s first term in 2020. But the UAE has continued to provide aid to the Gaza Strip, including with air drops when Israel limited land entry during the war.&nbsp;The UAE also has a state minister, Reem Al Hashimy, sitting on a subcommittee of the board.&nbsp;The board is a key phase two element of a US-backed peace plan to end the war in Gaza, which came into force on October 10 last year.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed accepted Trump's invitation to join the "Board of Peace" for Gaza reconstruction. Permanent membership requires $1 billion contribution. 

UAE president accepts US invitation to join 'Board of Peace'

ISLAMABAD:&nbsp;The United Arab Emirates and India on Monday signed a major liquified natural gas supply agreement worth more than $2.5 billion, while reaffirming their ambition to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032. The 10-year <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/drone-strike-hits-iraq-gas-complex-cuts-supply-official" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">LNG deal</a> was signed between ADNOC Gas, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, and India&rsquo;s state-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Under the agreement, ADNOC Gas will supply 0.5 million metric tons of LNG annually to India. ADNOC Gas said the contract raises the total value of agreements supported and operated by the company to more than $20 billion and positions India as its largest natural gas customer. From 2029 onward, Indian companies are expected to account for just over one-fifth of ADNOC Gas&rsquo;s annual production capacity of 15.6 million tons. The agreement was finalized on the sidelines of a visit by <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/uae-president-al-nahyan-to-visit-pakistan-on-dec-26" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">UAE President</a> Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to New Delhi, where he held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a joint statement, the two leaders welcomed the strong growth in trade since the signing of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement in 2022 and committed to doubling bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032. Beyond energy and trade, the two sides also moved to deepen strategic cooperation. India and the UAE signed a letter of intent to begin drafting a framework for a strategic defense partnership, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said. The proposed agreement aims to expand defense collaboration across special operations, interoperability, cyberspace, and counterterrorism. Misri said the initiative was a natural progression of existing defense ties and not a response to any specific regional developments. The latest agreements underscore the rapidly expanding economic, energy, and strategic relationship between India and the UAE, reflecting growing alignment between the two countries across multiple sectors.

The two countries aim to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032.

UAE, India sign $2.5B LNG deal

PAX SILICA, a partnership built for the AI age. (x/@UnderSecE)

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The move signals a shift by energy-rich Gulf states toward securing artificial intelligence supply chains, semiconductor manufacturing, critical minerals, and digital infrastructure.

Qatar, UAE join Pax Silica alliance on global technology supply chains

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday held virtual consultations with his counterparts from T&uuml;rkiye, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), focusing on regional developments and underscoring the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in easing tensions, the Foreign Office said.&nbsp;The consultations took place while Dar is on an official visit to Beijing, where he is co-chairing the 7th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers&rsquo; Strategic Dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to an earlier Foreign Office statement.&nbsp;During his separate conversations with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Dar discussed the evolving regional situation, the statement said.&nbsp;The foreign minister welcomed the Saudi position on Yemen and &ldquo;appreciated the efforts of all sides to resolve&rdquo; regional issues through peaceful means, the Foreign Office added.&nbsp;In a separate interaction with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dar exchanged views on the broader regional environment and expressed satisfaction over what the statement described as a &ldquo;positive trajectory&rdquo; and recent improvements in the situation.&nbsp;&ldquo;DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar appreciated that dialogue and diplomacy have resulted in tangible outcomes on the ground,&rdquo; the Foreign Office said, adding that Pakistan continues to support peaceful engagement and cooperative approaches to regional challenges.

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar holds virtual talks with counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and UAE, discussing regional developments and praising dialogue and diplomacy for easing tensions

Pakistani FM consults Muslim-majority counterparts on regional stability, diplomacy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s javelin star Arshad Nadeem was honored with the Global Breakthrough Athlete Award at the World Sports Summit in the United Arab Emirates on Monday. Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, Sheikh Mansoor, presented the award.&nbsp;Nadeem received praise for his historic performance at the Paris Olympics, where he won the gold medal with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters, setting new Olympic and world records.&nbsp;Nadeem wrote on Instagram, &ldquo;Alhamdulillah. Honored to receive the Global Breakthrough Athlete Award at the World Sports Summit in Dubai.&rdquo;<div class="fr-embed instagram-embed" style="width: 50%; display: block; max-width: 600px;"><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS1_y_ijCPZ/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=592&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com&rp=%2Farticles%2Fnew#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A613208.099999994%2C%22ls%22%3A1587%2C%22le%22%3A1587%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="510" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div>The global event featured over 1,500 sports leaders, policymakers, and athletes who will participate in discussions on the future of the industry under the theme &ldquo;Uniting the World Through Sport.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pakistan&rsquo;s Federal Minister for Information &amp; Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, wrote on social media platform X, &ldquo;Arshad Nadeem is our pride.&rdquo;<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2005550408308261022&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=7704bdc4bf0e6763afc04d37faf7e05443d56d2e&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 779px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="2005550408308261022"></iframe></div></div>Nadeem has also won medals at other international competitions, such as the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. In November, he won gold in the men&rsquo;s javelin throw at the Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 in Saudi Arabia, recording a throw of 83.05 meters.

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Pakistan’s javelin star Arshad Nadeem was honored with the ‘Global Breakthrough Athlete’ award in the UAE. He previously won Olympic gold with a record 92.97-meter throw and Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 gold in Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan’s javelin star Arshad Nadeem receives Global Breakthrough Athlete award  

ISLAMABAD: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Friday for an official visit focused on bilateral relations and regional security, the Pakistan foreign office announced on Wednesday. The visit comes at the invitation of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.&nbsp; Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising ministers and senior officials. Since its formation in December 1971, Pakistan-UAE relations have grown across political, economic, and social spheres, evolving into a &ldquo;trustworthy strategic partnership&rdquo; based on mutual trust, according to the UAE foreign office. The UAE and Pakistan share strong economic ties, with approximately 1.8 million Pakistani expatriates working in the UAE. These expatriates contributed $5.5 billion in remittances in the current fiscal year, significantly supporting Pakistan&rsquo;s macro-economy, according to the ministry. The UAE-Pakistan Assistance Program, launched in January 2011 at a total cost of $450 million, has funded the reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by floods and natural disasters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Bajaur, and South Waziristan, creating jobs and improving livelihoods in these regions. The country has also reaffirmed its support to Pakistan in overcoming macroeconomic challenges, exemplified by its $2 billion financial deposit with the State Bank of Pakistan.&nbsp; Over the past two decades, the UAE public and private sectors have invested more than $10 billion in Pakistan, spanning communications, services, tourism, information technology, oil and gas, housing, banking, and real estate, according to the UAE ministry of foreign affairs. State-owned and private UAE companies have played an active role in Pakistan&rsquo;s economic landscape.&nbsp; The Abu Dhabi Group owns Al Falah Bank and invested in UBL Bank; Dubai Islamic Bank has branches in Pakistan; Mashreq Bank Pakistan is a fully digital, Shariah-compliant bank. Additionally, Emirati telecommunications firms acquired shares in Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited for over $2 billion. Currently, around 19 Emirati companies are operating in Pakistan, reflecting the depth of economic engagement between the two countries, according to the UAE foreign office. The Pakistan foreign office said earlier this week that Sheikh Mohamed&rsquo;s visit to Pakistan and the ensuing talks are expected to focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, development, and regional stability.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed is set to arrive in Pakistan for talks on bilateral relations, trade, investment, energy, and regional security, highlighting a longstanding strategic partnership and deep economic ties between both countries.

Pakistan-UAE partnership: Key developments and milestones

ISLAMABAD: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives in Pakistan on Friday for an official visit focusing on bilateral relations and regional security, the Pakistan foreign office said on Wednesday. The visit marks Sheikh Mohamed&rsquo;s first official trip to Pakistan since assuming the UAE presidency in 2022 and his second visit to the country this year.&nbsp; Sheikh Mohamed became Ruler of Abu Dhabi on May 13, 2022, following the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and was elected President of the UAE a day later. Sheikh Mohamed is widely regarded as a central architect of the country&rsquo;s modern political, economic, and security policies. He is the third son of the UAE&rsquo;s founding president, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Born in 1961, Sheikh Mohamed received military training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom, graduating in 1979.&nbsp; He has held various roles in the UAE armed forces, including service in the elite Amiri Guard and as a pilot in the UAE Air Force, according to the UAE government&rsquo;s official website. In January 2005, he was appointed Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, a position in which he oversaw the development of the military&rsquo;s strategic planning, training, and defense capabilities. Before becoming president, Sheikh Mohamed held several key leadership roles in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp; He was named Crown Prince in 2004 and chaired the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, overseeing major policy decisions.&nbsp; He also played a leading role in economic diversification initiatives, including the establishment of Mubadala Development Company in 2002, now one of the UAE&rsquo;s main state investment entities. As chairman of the Tawazun Economic Council, he supported investments to strengthen domestic industries and reduce reliance on oil revenues. He has also been a prominent advocate of humanitarian assistance, directing UAE aid through organizations such as the Emirates Red Crescent to countries affected by conflict and natural disasters.&nbsp; During the COVID-19 pandemic, he led efforts to expand medical assistance and vaccine distribution internationally. He continues to prioritize investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and regional security to enable further progress and growth in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohamed is married to Her Highness Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Nahyan; they have four sons and five daughters and are blessed with numerous grandchildren. His visit to Pakistan, followed by discussions, is expected to focus on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, energy, development, and regional stability, the Pakistan foreign office said.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will arrive in Pakistan for talks on trade, investment, energy, and regional security, highlighting his leadership in Abu Dhabi’s political, economic, and military development

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Architect of Abu Dhabi’s security and growth

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, at the prime minister&rsquo;s office on Tuesday, according to an official statement. Prime Minister Sharif welcomed the ambassador and expressed his appreciation for the brotherly relations between both the countries during the meeting. Sharif also said that he looked forward to the upcoming visit of the President of the UAE. &ldquo;The Prime Minister said that he looked forward to the upcoming visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi to Pakistan,&rdquo; the statement said. The PM showed his satisfaction on the volume of bilateral trade between both the countries. He also highlighted the need for both sides to further collaborate in areas such as energy, minerals, IT, railways, and aviation. Sharif also acknowledged the UAE&#39;s consistent support for Pakistan in times of need, including humanitarian assistance and developmental projects. Al Zaabi thanked the PM for receiving him and conveyed his president&rsquo;s best wishes. He reaffirmed the UAE&#39;s interest to further its partnership with Pakistan across all spheres; he also assured to explore new avenues for cooperation, benefitting both nations.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met UAE Ambassador Salem Al Zaabi, reaffirming strong bilateral ties, welcoming President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit, praising UAE support, and urging expanded cooperation in trade, energy, IT, railways, and aviation.

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